Over half of Syria’s population has been displaced since 2011, with millions forced to flee the country and having to start all over again.  

We’ve highlighted remarkable Syrian success stories in the past, and this is no different.

Imad left the war-torn country in 2015 and travelled thousands of miles to rebuild his life. He came to the UK and, against the odds, built his own restaurant business.

Watch this video to learn more about his perilous journey and how he went on to start his successful business in London’s iconic Carnaby Street.

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